Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858135_0001_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858135_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858135_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,858,135.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting direct improvements & enhancements improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25J9/104
B B25 B25J9/0009
B B25 B25J9/042
B B25 B25J9/102
B B25 B25J17/00

Field of Art

Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, specifically focusing on robotic arm design, joint mechanisms, and modular robotic system architectures with expertise in SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) configurations

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with advanced degree and 3-5 years experience in robotic system design, familiar with modular robotic architectures, mechanical joint mechanisms, and industrial automation technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's fundamental robotic design principles. The technical extensions demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone skilled in robotic system development. The variations maintain core structural and functional compatibility while introducing incremental enhancements that align with established design optimization strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Housing structure with first and second walls separated by a defined distance
PTD Variation
Enhanced housing geometry with modified wall configurations and integrated structural reinforcement
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable design optimization using known mechanical engineering techniques for improving structural rigidity and load distribution
Source Patent Element
Rotational joint mechanism between first and second robotic members
PTD Variation
Advanced joint interface with improved tolerance management and reduced friction characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine mechanical engineering enhancement using standard tribological principles and material science approaches
Source Patent Element
Protrusion design connecting primary structural elements
PTD Variation
Modular protrusion system allowing rapid reconfiguration and enhanced mechanical coupling
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious extension utilizing known modular design principles common in robotic and mechanical system engineering
Source Patent Element
Internal space configuration with defined opening characteristics
PTD Variation
Improved internal space management with enhanced thermal dissipation and component integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable engineering solution addressing known thermal management challenges in robotic system design
Source Patent Element
Fastening mechanism using support sections and flange connections
PTD Variation
Advanced fastening approach with integrated alignment features and reduced assembly complexity
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard mechanical design optimization using well-established engineering problem-solving techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, when considering the teachings of US Patent 11858135 in combination with standard mechanical engineering design principles. The disclosed improvements represent predictable variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond ordinary professional capabilities.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,135
TitleRobot, method of assembling robot, and robot system
Assignee(s)Seiko Epson Corporation